State's Farmers Harvest Fewest Acres Since Records Began
West Virginia farmers will harvest fewer crop acres this year than since records began in 1866, though yields per acre may lift overall output. The Cooperative Crop Reporting Service notes 1,256,000 acres harvested, down from 1,271,200 in 1949, with declines in corn, oats, wheat, tobacco, and potatoes offset by gains in hay soybeans and barley.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Lo Ee Sens
Mture
Greenbrier County approves 1650 for stray dog control
Greenbrier County Court approves a 1650 appropriation to curb rabies tied to stray dogs threatening sheep. Farm Bureau President Sam Ilanna says the board will urge county city councils to combat the menace. An additional 250 is added to support the former service program.
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Register
Lewisburg
Greenbrier
Farm Hureau
Sam Ilanna
Hanna
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Manga
Ie County Court
Farm Bureau
Public Service
State Committee On
FFA Boys Report On State Meeting at Jacksons Mill
Renick FFA members Charlie Workman Franklin Rapp and John Green reported on the State Convention and Leadership Conference at Jacksons Mill. Charlie won the star farmer award, Frank helped as a team member of Greenbrier Valley Federation softball, and John served on the state scrap book committee. Officers elected include Edwin Ballangee and Sam Rodgers from Greenbrier Valley affiliates.
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Wv Register
Renick
Charlie Workman
Franklin Rapp
John Green
Renick Farmers of America
Ant Leadership
Jackson's Mill
John
Frank
Charlie
Bump Record
Star Farmer
Greenbrier Valley Federation
State Star Farmer
Robert Moneysmith
Ohio Ffa Association
H. Renal Spencer
Farm Youth Club
England
Billy Gatten
Kentucky Ffa Association
Greenbrier
Bluegrass Market livestock sale prices reported
Caldwell The Bluegrass Market Inc livestock sale report shows steers to 26.35 per cwt heifers 18.25 to 24.00 cows 97.00 to 217.09 per head and 13.25 to 19.95 per cwt veal calves 23.00 to 31.80 bulls 21.65 to 23. lambs 16.25 to 26.45 ewes 7.19 to 18.75 hogs 12.73 to 24.15 sheep 6.25 to 15.40 poultry hens A B to .22 fryers 35 to 41 pullets 1 to 80 per head.
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Bluegrass Market
Register
Caldwell
Bluegrass Market Inc
Sewing Center Added to State 4-H Facility
A new Sewing Center at Jackson’s Mill will teach treadle and electric sewing, with demonstrations and leadership training as part of the West Virginia State 4-H Camp facilities. The center aims to organize sewing equipment, develop a home sewing lab, demonstrate lighting, and train leaders to teach communities, with camp use and tours expected.
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Jackson's Mill
J. Q. Knapp
Morgantown
Margaret Rexroad
Marianna
West Virginia
Iran
Knapp
Pig Hatcheries A New Business Gains Steam
Pig hatcheries may become the most economical source of feeder pigs for farmers. The Pig Watchery plans to produce many weanlings around 40 pounds for growers to feed to market weight. May or June delivery lets pigs go to clean pasture, avoiding housing and brood sow upkeep. The concept spreads from Missouri and Wisconsin to the Dakotas and Canada into Iowa and other feed-rich states.
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Missouri
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Canada
I! Towa
Greenbrier Farm Bureau reports 1950 membership short of last year
Greenbrier County Farm Bureau led by Chairman Ross Tucktwiller reports 1950 memberships, about 200 fewer than last year. Each member paid three dollars this year versus two dollars previously, boosting the budget by around 150 dollars despite the shorter roster.
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Greenbrier
Farmer Organization
Register
Lewisburg
Ross Tucktwiller
Greenbrier County
Rains Delay Harvest in Charreston State Report
The Cooperative Crop Reporting Service reports rains last week delayed harvests and caused damage to crops in Charreston, impacting agricultural progress across the state.
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Orter
Charteston
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Smoked Turkey Field Day At West Virginia University
West Virginia University hosts a Turkey Field Day at Kearneysville to discuss smoked turkey preparation and marketing. T R Hash notes the method will be shared with copies available. attendees will tour the farm, see brooding equipment and range management, and hear talks on blackhead control feeding breeding programs.
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West Virginia University
Kearneysville
T. R. Hash
W.V.U. Agricultural Extension Poultryman
Hash
C. A. Warren
U. S. Department of Agriculture
N. 0. Olson
W.V.U. Agricultural Experiment Station
Dean H.R. Varney
College of Agriculture
Jack Groves
Petersburg
West Virginia Turkey Association
Care and Feeding of Cucumbers
AY DEAN HALLIDAY explains cucumber culture with liquid manure applications during the bear period. Train vines early to spread in the row to ease cultivation and harvesting while avoiding crowding. Keep soil cultivated, weed by hand, and protect against wilt by pulling diseased vines and controlling striped cucumber beetle.
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AY Dean Halliday
Markets By The Associated Press Chicago Hog and Cattle Prices
Salable hogs total 2,500 with barrows and gilts 75 to 1.25 higher and sows up to 3.50, week trading lively. most beef cattle and yearlings steady to higher with good demand for steers and heifers, bulks of fed cattle near top prices and packer interest strong. Spring lambs higher with active market. sheep prices mixed, with top spring lambs around 29.50 and feeders moderate. Weathered notes include USDA cattle market comparisons and grain futures in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
USDA
Simaller
Chicagoan to speak at 50th anniversary livestock group
Col Edward N Wentworth director of Armour's Livestock Bureau will address the West Virginia Livestock Association on the campus of West Virginia University Morgantown during their 50th anniversary Aug 9 to 11 He will present Some Observations of Animal Agriculture in Chicago officials expect strong attendance by local ranchers and industry leaders.
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Edward N. Wentworth
Chicago
Armour
Livestock Bureau
West Virginia Livestock Association
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Rural Development Activities Arm Rural Development Council Update
Calendar of August meetings for Raleigh County groups including PMA Agricultural Council Agricultural Board of Supervisors and multiple commissions with chairs such as Kelly Farmer John L. Gorman Bozoo Frank Bowman and Ralph R. Kemper plus community councils and clubs across Beckley and nearby areas.
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Arm
Raleigh County
PMA
Beckley
Kelly Farmer
Bell
Raleigh Gauly Agricultural Council
Memorial
John L. Gorman
Board of Supervisors
Southern Soil Conservation District
Kealley
Bozoo
Raleigh Pinners Counsil
Frank Bowman
Prosperity
Savings and Investment Commission
RDC
Fred W. Meyer
Forestry Commission
Rural Development Council
Ralph R. Kemper
Fayetteville
Poultry Commission
Memorial Elote
BO. Snider
Dairy Commission
UDG
Avis
Naval Development Cowell
County Court van
Stroup
Dempsey Royal Life Conference
C. Tt. Callle
Grandview Community Council
van W. Carper
Ala
Lookout Community Club
J. 2. Murphy
Danese Farm Club
John Finley
Pasture Bulletin Revised by WVU Bulletin 327
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station releases a revised Pastures bulletin, Bulletin 327, with a new pasture renovation section. It covers seedbed prep, lime and fertilizer use, seeding, costs, climate, erosion risks, legumes and grasses, and recommended mixtures. Copies available by written request from Morgantown or local county agents.
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W.V.U. Agricultural Experiment Station
Office of Publications
West Virginia ‘University Agricultural Experiment Station
Morgantown
County Agricultural Agents
Milk Grades Announced by Health Department in Greenbrier District
Dr. Alex M. Carr announced the period Jan 1 to June 30 milk grades for Public Health District Two. Grade A pasteurization plant at Ronceverte Jee and Produce Co. Grade A receiving stations Greenbrier Dairy Products Co Lewisburg Southern Maid Inc Union. Grade A retail dairies Goddard's Dairy Bainelle Sanford's Dairy Rainelle Miller's Dairy Meadow Bluff Johnson's Dairy Fairlea Winterburn Dairy Bartow Locust Hill Dairy Marlinson. Carr urged monthly announcements of all grades and stressed milk safety as crucial for both adults and children, noting District Two per capita consumption is well below average and TB prevention hinges on clean milk.
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Greenbrier Valley
Health Department
Lewisburg
Alex M. Carr
Public Health District Two
Ronceverte Jee
Ronceverte
Greenbrier Dairy Products Company
Southern Maid Inc
Union
Goddard’s
Bainelle
Sanford's
Rainelle
Miller's Dairy
Meadow Bluff
Johnson's
Fairlea
Winterburn
Bartow
Locust Hil
Marlinson
Greenbrier County
Pocahontas County
Monroe County
Carr
644 Farmers Sign for Fayette ACP Benefits
Fayetteville report notes 684 cooperating farmers in Fayette County sign up for the Agricultural Conservation Program this year. A A Argabright says 28 fewer than last year have enrolled as the list nears completion. Practices include lime, phosphate, potash use and soil improvements plus contour stripcropping and pasturing measures. State Wool Pool Sells For 3 620 Producers Re
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Fayette
Register
Fayetteville
Agricultural Conservation Program
Fayette County
A. A. Argabright
PMA
State Wool Pool
Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia
State Pool
Robert W. Pitts
Pitts
West Virginia Wool Marketing Association
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Newton Pittman
Daniels, West Virginia
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Agricultural Experiment Station and
Agricultural Extension Service
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OM Livestock Group
Col. E. N. Wentworth
Belton
Beltone
Charlestor
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Mamer C. Waybright
Brilone
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King Kole
Johnstown Road
Pinecrest Sanitarium
WVU
Johnny D. McDorman
Raleigh County Court
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